Seattle, Washington vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 34.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,897 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Seattle, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.6% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower